Authors:

Brené Brown Quotes - Page 4

Guilt: I'm sorry. I made a mistake. Shame: I'm sorry. I am a mistake.

"Listening to shame". TED Talk, www.ted.com. March 2012.

You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.

"The Vulnerable Faith of Brené Brown" by Jamie Arpin-Ricci, www.huffingtonpost.com. April 8, 2015.

Self-compassion is key because when we're able to be gentle with ourselves in the midst of shame, we're more likely to reach out, connect, and experience empathy.

Brené Brown (2012). “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead”, p.68, Penguin

We can’t practice compassion with other people if we can’t treat ourselves kindly.

"Your Vulnerability Is Beautiful" by Melinda Parrish, www.huffingtonpost.com. October 27, 2015.

When the people we love stop paying attention, trust begins to slip away and hurt starts seeping in.

"Brené Brown: 'People are sick of being afraid all the time'". Interview with John-Paul Flintoff, www.theguardian.com. July 27, 2013.

Maybe stories are just data with a soul.

"The power of vulnerability". TED Talk, www.ted.com. June 2010.

Trust is a product of vulnerability that grows over time and requires work, attention, and full engagement.

Brené Brown (2012). “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead”, p.51, Penguin